Read the excerpt from My Story . I did not go down with the others to present that petition to the bus company and the city officials, because I didn’t feel anything could be accomplished. I had decided that I would not go anywhere with a piece of paper in my hand asking white folks for any favors. I had made that decision myself, as an individual. Now look at this graphic organizer. Cause Effect She did not think the petition would help. What belongs in the blank "Effect” box?
Answer
A
She did not sign the petition to the bus company.
B
She did not like the petition to the bus company.
C
She did not go with her friends to present the petition.
D
She did not believe her friends would sign the petition.
Explanation
The excerpt says she believed the petition would not accomplish anything. As a result, she did not go with the others to present it to the bus company and city officials. Therefore, the effect is that she did not go with her friends to present the petition.
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